Helleborus niger L. - Christmas rose.

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Helleborus niger L. - Christmas rose. sent on February 06, 2022 (21:15) by Massimo Schiavi. 61 comments, 970 views.

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L'Elleboro, comunemente chiamato Rosa di Natale, appartiene alla famiglia delle Ranuncolaceae e fiorisce tra Febbraio e Aprile nelle pinete o nelle faggete. In Italia si trova in tutte le regioni del nord tra i 300 ed i 1.000 m. slm, ma, più raramente, anche sino a 1.800 m. slm. Il nome del genere pare sia di origine greca da da "Hellèboros" fiume greco che attraversa la città di Antkyra, dove nell'antichità si utilizzava contro la pazzia una pianta locale dello stesso genere: l'Helleborus orientalis; i greci ritenevano infatti che l'Elleboro curasse la pazzia. Il nome specifico dal latino "niger="nero", per il colore scuro del rizoma. Esistono molte leggende sull'uso di questo fiore, si racconta che un pastore di nome Melampo, indovino e guaritore, avendo osservato che le proprie pecore, si purgavano mangiando l'elleboro, pensò di somministrare lo stesso alle figlie del re di Argo, Preto. La pazzia aveva colpito le giovani principesse, esse credevano di essere diventate vacche. Melampo le guarì, come ricompensa ottenne il titolo onorifico di “Purgatore”una parte del regno di Argo e la mano di una delle principesse. Gli antichi greci ricorrevano alla frase "aver bisogno dell'Elleboro " per indicare i folli, in quel tempo molti malati di mente si recavano ad Antycira, nel golfo di Corinto, che era località rinomata per la vegetazione ricca di Elleboro , luogo consigliato anche dal poeta latino Orazio. Racconta la leggenda che Eracle fosse stato guarito dalla pazzia proprio grazie a questa pianta. Pare che gli antichi filosofi ricorressero ai principi di questa pianta per raggiungere uno stato ipnotico, molto simile alla meditazione profonda. Un uso particolare ne fece Paracelso che usò le foglie dell'Elleboro per la preparazione di un "elisir di lunga vita". Gabriele D'Annunzio, ne “La figlia di Iorio” lo cita:”Vammi in cerca dell'Elleboro nero, che il senno renda a questa creatura”. Negli anni 50 e sino alla fine degli anni 60 del secolo scorso, nei paesi della bergamasca, dove l'elleboro è anche detto "fiùr del lüf ", in particolare della Val Cavallina, era nato un florido commercio dei fiori. I bambini li raccoglievano e li portavano in un punto di raccolta dove venivano selezionati e poi contati, una lira a fiore era la ricompensa. Venivano quindi inviati ai grossisti di fiori di Milano, ma soprattutto in Svizzera, dove la raccolta era vietata, ma non il commercio. I pochi soldi racimolati, in quegli anni di miseria, servivano per comprare i quaderni e quando il raccolto era abbondante: grande festa, ci scappava anche qualche caramella !!! Foto scattata nel mese di Febbraio 2022 sulle pendici del Monte Legnone (gruppo del Campo dei Fiori - Varese).

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Paolo P

sent on February 06, 2022 (21:16) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Here is the learned Massimo who offers us a wonderful photo and an interesting caption.
All excellent, to see and read (to learn).
A cordial greeting and good week.

PaoloConsidered the possible therapeutic use for certain particular pathologies, it would not hurt to start extensive cultivation.

Mar40

sent on February 07, 2022 (9:24) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Shot well executed and accompanied by an equally interesting caption.
Very good Massimo.

HelloMarco

Stefania Saffioti

sent on February 07, 2022 (12:32) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

I have always liked your macros, this is really wonderful, very sincere congratulations!
Hello, good
dayStefania :-)

Albieri Sergio

sent on February 07, 2022 (15:24) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Excellent macro of two beautiful flowers.
Congratulations Massimo, hello!
Sergio ;-) :-P

Franco Buffalmano

sent on February 07, 2022 (15:40) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful photo!
The caption is for learning!
Congratulations Massimo Schiavi!
Fb

Roberto Degli Uomini

sent on February 07, 2022 (15:43) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful shot, congratulations!
Hello
Roberto

Fiorenzofanton

sent on February 07, 2022 (17:47) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful flowers Massimo, in a natural environment is not an easy shot.
congratulations.
Greetings flower. ;-)

Oleg Tsapko

sent on February 07, 2022 (20:39) | This comment has been translated

Beautiful!

Giorgio Occhipinti

sent on February 08, 2022 (17:47) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Great image and interesting caption, congratulations Massimo!
Hello, Giorgio

Massimo Schiavi

sent on February 09, 2022 (8:59) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Dear friends

PaoloMarcoStefaniaSergioFrancoRobertoFiore

OlegGiorgio
thank you very much for your very welcome comments!
I'm very happy!
As for being "learned", the news I find all on the various websites of the internet, so ... science is within everyone's reach.
A good day and a very dear greeting to all of you.
Maximum :-)
PS. I agree with Paul on the need to start intensive cultivation of hellebore, if it is true that it cures madness, very widespread in this period ! ;-)

Arvina

sent on February 09, 2022 (19:18) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Wonderful, congratulations Massimo :-)

Giovanni Rabolini

sent on February 09, 2022 (19:55) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful macro and very interesting caption, many compliments.
Good evening.
Hello John

Massimo Schiavi

sent on February 09, 2022 (20:09) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Dear Arvina and Giovanni , I am very grateful to you for your comments and I thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Good evening and a warm greeting.
Maximum :-)

Annamaria Pertosa

sent on February 10, 2022 (15:41) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful macro and exhaustive and exhaustive caption. Congratulations, dear Massimo.
Hello, Annamaria

Massimo Schiavi

sent on February 10, 2022 (16:21) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

I am really very grateful, Annamaria, for your nice comment.
A warm greeting.
Maximum :-)

Agata Arezzo

sent on February 10, 2022 (20:21) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Excellent macro, beautiful this flower, interesting also the caption, in life you never stop learning, congratulations Massimo!
Greetings Agatha ;-)

Massimo Schiavi

sent on February 10, 2022 (21:14) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Many thanks Agata for the very welcome comment.
You're right, every time I take a picture of a flower I go to document myself and learn so many things.
Great invention (not for everything, but at least for certain activities) internet !
Good evening and a warm greeting.
Maximum :-)

Bal	sent on February 11, 2022 (19:59) \| This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original) Excellent Maximum. Greetings Bal ;-) Ottima Massimo. Un saluto Bal

Claudio Cozzani

sent on February 11, 2022 (21:35) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Truly a
masterpieceexcellent
captionaciao Massimo

Guerragaet

sent on February 11, 2022 (22:06) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

All nice! Congratulations!

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